An Act To Require Utilities To Monitor Meters For Natural Gas Leaks

This bill requires Maine gas utilities to regularly check all natural gas meters for leaks and report annually to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on the number of leaks found and actions taken to fix them. The PUC must also hire an independent third party to periodically verify that utilities are following these monitoring and reporting rules. Utilities operating in Maine are directly affected by these new requirements. The law aims to improve transparency and safety around natural gas infrastructure without specifying new safety standards or penalties.